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- Research explores challenges, solutions in ACO development
Researchers at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey developing an accountable care organization have reported on a three-part approach to early establishment and the conceptual, cultural and other challenges they faced in the process. "We have presented some of the challenges to our ACO formation and our ways of answering them, in the hope that other academic health centers can learn from our experience," the researchers wrote in Health Affairs. PhysiciansBriefing.com/HealthDay News
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- Survey finds U.S. adults adjust their expectations about weight
A Gallup survey found 59% of men and 69% of women were heavier than their average ideal weight by one or more pounds. Researchers also found 60% of adults stated that their weight was just about right despite the worsening obesity epidemic, suggesting that Americans are adjusting their expectations about what constitutes ideal weight as their actual weight increases. Gallup.com
(11/22)
- Nurses boost vaccination rates, study shows
Giving nurses the responsibility of administering vaccinations was significantly linked to an increase in the number of at-risk adults and older people getting flu or pneumonia shots, a study found. Along with call and text vaccine reminders, researchers said that nurse-led intervention was among the most effective vaccination-promoting methods. The findings appear in the Annals of Family Medicine. Reuters
(11/25)
- App serves as a personal wellness coach
Researchers at California-based Lark have developed the Larklife app designed to keep track of fitness, exercise, sleep and nutrition and to serve as a personal coach for health and productivity. The app collects real-time data through a wristband and provides users with personalized reminders. Reuters
(11/26)
- AtCor gets FDA nod to market blood pressure device
The FDA has granted AtCor Medical clearance to market its SphygmoCor XCEL system in the U.S. SphygmoCor XCEL is the upgraded version of the company's measurement tool for central aortic blood pressure and arterial stiffness, and includes new features such as simultaneous brachial and central aortic blood pressure assessment. Australian Life Scientist
(11/21)
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- FDA finds bacteria, fungi in 2 other NECC steroids
The FDA added to its list of contaminated medicines after discovering fungal growth and bacteria in New England Compounding Center's steroids betamethasone and triamcinolone, which have not been tied to the recent meningitis outbreak. The CDC is not aware "of infections among patients that can be definitively linked to exposure to these drugs," CDC spokesman Curtis Allen said. The Tennessean (Nashville) (tiered subscription model)
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- Mass. allows drug-sharing among hospitals facing shortages
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health adopted emergency rules that will let hospitals share treatments to address drug shortages caused by the closure of the New England Compounding Center and its sister company Ameridose following a national meningitis outbreak. Although the change won't address long-term problems, it is "a significant and positive step toward easing the medication shortage," the Massachusetts Hospital Association said. The Boston Globe/White Coat Notes blog (tiered subscription model)
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| Project Associate | America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) | Washington, DC |
| Medical Director | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care | Quincy, MA |
| CAQH CORE Manager, Education, Outreach and Participant Relations | Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare | Washington, DC |
| Pharmacy Customer Service Manager | HealthPartners | Bloomington, MN |
| Sr Data Analyst | CVS Caremark | Northbrook, IL |
| Chief Executive Officer | Beth Israel Deaconess Care Organization (BIDCO) | Boston, MA |
| Associate Director | Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) | Washington, DC |
| Internal Audit Director | UCare | Minneapolis, MN |
| Senior Director Claims Administration | Kaiser Permanente | Denver, CO |
| Executive Vice President of Health Insurance | Wisconsin Physicians Service Health Insurance | Madison, WI |
| Sr. Director, Healthcare Quality Assurance | Evolent Health | Arlington, DC |
| Medical Director | Arizona Integrated Physicians Inc. | Peoria, AZ |
| Director Compliance, Medicare Part D | Director Compliance, Medicare Part D | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Provider Network Management Director | Blue Cross Blue Shiled of Georgia (WellPoint) | Statewide, GA |
| Chief Financial Officer | Neighborhood Health Plan | Boston, MA |
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